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Kenyan protesters clash with man waving club

Kenyan protesters clashed with young people at the club, believed to be loyal to the government, in the center of the capital Nairobi.

The demonstration was held 10 days ago after the death of detention.

Police initially said Mr Owon died from a self-injured wound, but was forced to withdraw the statement after an autopsy found he might have died after being beaten. Two policemen were arrested for their deaths.

The protests are amid tensions that are set to begin next week ahead of the first anniversary of the attacks on parliament by demonstrators.

Earlier Tuesday, violence occurred in the capital’s central business district, when protesters were attacked on whips and club motorcycles.

The video shows the men – described as “fools” locally – appear to be fighting side by side with police, who fired tear gas in an attempt to sabotage the demonstrations.

Police denied any links saying it “had noticed a group of fools with thick weapons, in today’s protests… the service is very exceptional and such illegal groups are not tolerated.”

Reuters reported earlier that its staff saw a man’s body injured in the street. AFP reported that the man was still alive but in critical condition.

Police said in a statement: “The incident involved [the] It added that the officer allegedly shot and killed an unarmed civilian.

Officials have been deployed in key areas of the city to prevent protesters from entering major intersections and government buildings.

Deputy Chief Eliud Lagat has suspended as investigations into Ojwang’s death is underway.

But activists want him to be removed from the office because his complaints to the blogger led to the arrest of the young man. The 31-year-old has been accused of slandering Mr. Ragat on social media.

“We won’t be scared. We will stay unbroken. We want Lagart to step aside.”

“We want that guy to quit, we want that guy to be arrested. We want him to sit there and answer questions, you know. [He is] Another said: “Still on salary, still enjoy taxpayer money.”

The situation in Nairobi is still tense. Most businesses in the city center are closed, while there are significantly fewer people on the street.

Last year’s protests led by young Kenyans violated an unpopular financial bill that aims to propose new taxes. This eventually reached protesters entering parliament on June 25 and forced the government to abandon controversial proposals.

There are no controversial tax measures this year, but activists plan to build momentum for next Wednesday’s “overall closure.”

Other reports by Akisa Wandera and Anthony Irungu

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